CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (manual therapy)

Facility: Sanford Medical Center Fargo

Billing Code: 97140 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97140
Insurance Median: $86
Cash Discount Price: $126
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.10x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (manual therapy) at Sanford Medical Center Fargo is $86. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $126. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $27.72, this hospital’s rate is 3.10x the Medicare baseline. Located in 801 Broadway North, Fargo, ND.

Cash / Self-Pay

$126

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$86

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$27.72

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $27.72 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $126 (455%)

Insurance Median: $86 (310%)

Cash: $126 (455% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $86 (310% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $27.72 as the cost baseline. Rates below the baseline represent excellent value. In-network commercial rates commonly hover around 150% - 250% of Medicare, while rates exceeding 300% are elevated. Hover over the green and blue markers to view detailed calculations.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 310% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 210%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Sanford Health Plan Align	$26	94%
Sanford Health Plan	$27	97%
Aetna	$28 - $134	101%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$28 - $36	101%
Health Partners	$28 - $64	101%
Medicare (plans)	$28	101%
Primewest	$28	101%
Ucare	$28 - $110	101%
UnitedHealthcare	$28 - $137	101%
Medica	$71 - $76	256%
Security Health Plan	$86	310%
Cigna	$141	509%
First Choice Health Network	$141	509%
Healthez	$141	509%
Multiplan	$141	509%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $126.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 97140.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Sanford Medical Center Fargo is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 97140.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.